The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation', a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.
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The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation', a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.


Cornelis
Cornelis was standing alone at the center of the space. He closed his eyes, then he felt like being floating in the air. (Source: http://ayakanakata.net/) Notes: Won the following awards: ■ HeArt2008Nagasaki/Grand prix/Japan/2008 ■ Asia Digital Art Award/Awards for Excellence/Japan/2008 ■ TOKYO ANIME AWARD/Special Award/Japan/2009 ■ 5th KICHIJOJI Animation Festival/Special Award/Japan/2009
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